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How To Book Confirmed Train Tickets For Diwali And Chhath Puja
The Indian Railways has reduced the advance booking period to 60 days. With Diwali on October 20 and Chhath Puja starts on October 25, confirmed tickets will be in high demand.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls Reports On 'New' Baggage Rules "Fake News"
"The rules have been there for decades," the railway minister says while explaining that no new rules have been introduced around the baggage weight limit for train passengers.
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Train Travel In 2025: How To Pack Smart And Stay Within Luggage Limits
Whether you are heading home for a festival or planning a long-distance journey, keeping your luggage within limits is essential.
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Passengers' Rights On Train Travel: TTEs Can Face Punishment For Misconduct
Railway authorities urge passengers to be aware of their rights and to raise concerns whenever necessary to ensure safe and comfortable travel.
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Carrying Too Much Luggage On Trains? Here's What Indian Railways Can Do To You
Indian Railways has set strict rules for how much luggage passengers can carry on trains. If you exceed the limit, you may be fined.
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Indian Railways Tweaks Emergency Quota Rules, Big Relief For Common Passengers
Indian Railways has updated its emergency quota booking rules. Passengers must now request EQ tickets a day in advance, as reservation charts will be prepared 8 hours before departure.
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Why Travelling By Trains Is Still The Most Underrated Way To See The Country
If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, then trains deserve a lot more credit. Here is why train travel in India still holds its own - quietly, beautifully, and without any fuss.
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Railways To Prepare Reservation Charts 8 Hours In Advance
The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better.
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Railway Cops Need Valid Authority Or Ticket For Train Travel On Official Duty: Railways
GRP and RPF personnel must obtain a travel authority or purchase a ticket for train travel and carrying only the ID card is not enough, the Railway Claims Tribunal ruled dismissing the plea for compensation.
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Mumbai Rule Of Local Trains Only For Fully-Vaccinated Declared Illegal
The Maharashtra government's order of permitting only those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel in local trains was "illegal" and brazenly affected the fundamental rights of citizens, said the Bombay High Court on Tuesday.
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Case Against Bihar MLA Who Was Seen In Underwear On Train
An MLA of the ruling JD(U) in Bihar, who hit the headlines for travelling by a New Delhi-bound train in undergarments and quarrelling with co-passengers when they took umbrage, has been booked under various sections of the IPC besides the SC/ST Act.
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Thousands Protest In France Against Covid Health Pass
Almost a quarter of a million people took to the streets across France on Saturday for the biggest protests yet against a coronavirus health pass needed to enter a cafe or travel on an inter-city train, two days before the new rules come into force.
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Kolkata Metro's COVID-19 Safety Norms For Passengers
Kolkata News: The Metro Railway issued a set of dos and don'ts for commuters when they travel by Metro trains after services resume. The passengers will have to wear masks and sanitise their hands before boarding the trains. Dispensers will be placed at each platform, a Metro Railway official said.
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One-Step Gap In Escalators, Foot Pedal For Lifts: New Delhi Metro Rules
Delhi Metro, which has been shut since March 22 due to the coronavirus crisis, is set to resume operations from Monday, September 7, in a graded manner. The metro travel experience is set to change, with thermal scanning and social distancing rules across the stations as well as inside trains. The Urban Development Ministry has announced that if vi...
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Centre Asks States To Run More Special Trains For Migrants; Issues Rules For Travel
The Centre has asked the states and the union territories to operate more special trains in close coordination with the railways for transportation of migrant workers and said special attention should be given to women, children and elderly.
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How To Book Confirmed Train Tickets For Diwali And Chhath Puja
The Indian Railways has reduced the advance booking period to 60 days. With Diwali on October 20 and Chhath Puja starts on October 25, confirmed tickets will be in high demand.
-
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls Reports On 'New' Baggage Rules "Fake News"
"The rules have been there for decades," the railway minister says while explaining that no new rules have been introduced around the baggage weight limit for train passengers.
-
Train Travel In 2025: How To Pack Smart And Stay Within Luggage Limits
Whether you are heading home for a festival or planning a long-distance journey, keeping your luggage within limits is essential.
-
Passengers' Rights On Train Travel: TTEs Can Face Punishment For Misconduct
Railway authorities urge passengers to be aware of their rights and to raise concerns whenever necessary to ensure safe and comfortable travel.
-
Carrying Too Much Luggage On Trains? Here's What Indian Railways Can Do To You
Indian Railways has set strict rules for how much luggage passengers can carry on trains. If you exceed the limit, you may be fined.
-
Indian Railways Tweaks Emergency Quota Rules, Big Relief For Common Passengers
Indian Railways has updated its emergency quota booking rules. Passengers must now request EQ tickets a day in advance, as reservation charts will be prepared 8 hours before departure.
-
Why Travelling By Trains Is Still The Most Underrated Way To See The Country
If travel is about the journey as much as the destination, then trains deserve a lot more credit. Here is why train travel in India still holds its own - quietly, beautifully, and without any fuss.
-
Railways To Prepare Reservation Charts 8 Hours In Advance
The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better.
-
Railway Cops Need Valid Authority Or Ticket For Train Travel On Official Duty: Railways
GRP and RPF personnel must obtain a travel authority or purchase a ticket for train travel and carrying only the ID card is not enough, the Railway Claims Tribunal ruled dismissing the plea for compensation.
-
Mumbai Rule Of Local Trains Only For Fully-Vaccinated Declared Illegal
The Maharashtra government's order of permitting only those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel in local trains was "illegal" and brazenly affected the fundamental rights of citizens, said the Bombay High Court on Tuesday.
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Case Against Bihar MLA Who Was Seen In Underwear On Train
An MLA of the ruling JD(U) in Bihar, who hit the headlines for travelling by a New Delhi-bound train in undergarments and quarrelling with co-passengers when they took umbrage, has been booked under various sections of the IPC besides the SC/ST Act.
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Thousands Protest In France Against Covid Health Pass
Almost a quarter of a million people took to the streets across France on Saturday for the biggest protests yet against a coronavirus health pass needed to enter a cafe or travel on an inter-city train, two days before the new rules come into force.
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Kolkata Metro's COVID-19 Safety Norms For Passengers
Kolkata News: The Metro Railway issued a set of dos and don'ts for commuters when they travel by Metro trains after services resume. The passengers will have to wear masks and sanitise their hands before boarding the trains. Dispensers will be placed at each platform, a Metro Railway official said.
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One-Step Gap In Escalators, Foot Pedal For Lifts: New Delhi Metro Rules
Delhi Metro, which has been shut since March 22 due to the coronavirus crisis, is set to resume operations from Monday, September 7, in a graded manner. The metro travel experience is set to change, with thermal scanning and social distancing rules across the stations as well as inside trains. The Urban Development Ministry has announced that if vi...
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Centre Asks States To Run More Special Trains For Migrants; Issues Rules For Travel
The Centre has asked the states and the union territories to operate more special trains in close coordination with the railways for transportation of migrant workers and said special attention should be given to women, children and elderly.
